Bab 61: Chapter 61: Selena Gomez
As Lorenzo Aragon defeated his opponent Fernando with a score of 32:14 in the semi-finals and won another Olympic spot, the time for the finals is approaching.
Before the final came, about who would be the super middleweight champion in the Americas between Link and Aragon, this kind of discussion has not stopped since Link defeated Rock Peters.
On the Internet, in newspapers, and in the mouths of ordinary citizens, everyone who pays attention to this event is arguing about this issue.
Some people support Link to win, but don't think he can KO Aragon. If he insists on KO, Aragon will definitely become the final winner in this game.
For example, Doug Fisher, editor-in-chief of Boxing magazine, who is also a senior sports commentator, served as the gold medal host of HBO boxing program from 1994 to 2002, and wanted to tell reporters in an interview.
He thinks Link's obsession with KO is very likely to lose.
In the last game, there were only 12 seconds left in the match between Link and Peters. If his offensive rhythm was a few seconds slower, or Peters persisted for a while longer, he would not be able to win by KO.
And Aragon is a more difficult opponent than Peters. His physique, ability to resist blows, and defensive ability are not inferior to Peters.
Another important point is that Aragon is more flexible than Peters, his reaction speed and dodge speed are faster.
Like in the last game, Link's trick of using a backhand punch to plot against Peters will not work in the match against Aragon, which is a very disadvantageous place for Link's match.
In addition, Aragon has participated in two World Championships boxing matches and one Olympic Games. He has more experience in competitions than Peters and Link.
Especially in the 86 amateur games that Aragon participated in, the last 50 games were undefeated, and in 70% of the games, his game score exceeded 30 points.
It can be said that Aragon is the elite among the elite.
If Link chooses to compete with Aragon in terms of scoring, he has a 50% chance of winning. If he insists on winning by KO, the probability of winning is less than 10%.
Doug Fisher advised Link to use tactics flexibly and not to dwell on KO.
In addition to Doug Fisher, experts and opinion leaders in the North American boxing world have expressed their opinions on this matter. Some are optimistic about Link and think he can continue to set records, while others are more optimistic about Aragon and think he can win by points.
There are endless debates about who wins and loses between the two, and how to win.
For a time, this originally unremarkable Olympic qualifier became one of the hottest sports news in Europe and the United States recently, even hotter than the news of the Celtics winning the NBA championship for the 17th time.
On the day of the final, more than 200 media reporters from various countries came to the Havana Social and Sports Center. This number far exceeded the expectations of the Cuban government. It is said that dozens of reporters were detained because they were not prepared enough. At the airport and port, unable to arrive at the competition venue on time.
In addition, on the eve of the finals, all 12,427 tickets for the main venue of the Social and Sports Center were sold out. Many citizens and European and American tourists asked the Havana government to change the venue to the larger Havana University Stadium because they could not buy tickets.
This request was rejected by the Havana authorities, but the Havana government said it would open up the surrounding venues to add more than 3,000 seats.
Therefore, on the day of the competition, pedestrians and vehicles flocked to the Cultural and Sports Center Square.
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"Look, there are so many people, are they all here to watch Link's boxing?"
"Selena, don't be so rude, call me brother."
"I won't call him brother!"
Tourist Selena Gomez wrinkled her nose, pointed the camera at the dense crowd in the square and took several photos, then turned to the tall lady behind her and said, "So Catherine, we flew from New York Come here just to watch a boxing match?"
The black-haired woman named Catherine flicked her forehead with her finger, "Didn't you want to come? You said that after filming, you want to go out for a vacation, we gave you several places, you chose this place, why are you blaming us again? ?"
"I was talking about Miami, okay, it's all Link's fault, who told him to run around all day and come to Cuba to box."
Selena pouted unhappily, then frowned and said, "Catherine, did Link practice boxing before? Why didn't I know."
"No!"
"Then how did he become a boxer and prepare for the Olympics? I heard that boxers who can participate in the Olympics are very, very good, and they are the best in all continents."
"I do not know."
"Why don't you know anything? Catherine, you are a bit of a failure as a mother."
Selena raised her small face, tapped her chin with her fingers, and joked playfully.
Boom!
The woman named Catherine flicked her on the head again.
Selena covered her head and stared at her angrily, feeling very dissatisfied, why are her mother and aunt both over 170 cm tall, and even that bastard Link is 186 cm tall, why is she only 165? Too unfair.
"Okay, I admit I'm a failure and don't care enough about Link, but Link is doing well now, he doesn't need me to care about him anymore, how about I care more about you in the future?"
The woman named Catherine rubbed her fluffy hair and smiled.
"Humph, I don't care!"
Selena patted her hand away.
"Catherine, I got the ticket, we can go in."
An older lady came over with three tickets and shouted.
"Anna, how much?"
Selena ran forward and snatched the ticket and asked.
"$320, we bought it too late."
"320? So expensive? No, I have to ask Link to pay back the money when I see him, or I'll beat him up." Selena took the ticket and rushed towards the ticket gate angrily.
The two ladies shook their heads and followed.
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In the backstage lounge of the competition venue, Link changed into his competition suit, walked to the rest area outside, and said to Taylor who was waiting there, "Don't worry about me, I'm fine, just sit on the stage and watch the game with peace of mind. .â€
"I heard that Lorenzo Aragon is very powerful, aren't you afraid?"
The rest room was brightly lit, Taylor Swift stretched her calves, sat on the bench, looked at Link with a strong back, saw his strong chest muscles, well-defined abdominal muscles, and sexy mermaid line , couldn't help but take a few more glances.
"Didn't you hear that I'm even better?"
Link smiled as he tied his shoelaces.
"I heard people say that you have 21 KOs in 21 battles, and you even beat someone's chin until it bleeds in the last match. It's not easy to deal with."
"That's right, how is Mr. Swift's condition? Will coming here to watch the game affect his treatment?"
"It's okay, the doctor said he was under too much pressure, I don't know how he works in a financial company, so where does the pressure come from."
Taylor shrugged with an inexplicable smile on her face.
Link smiled lightly, the pressure on the middle-aged man is of course great.
"Link, it's time for a physical examination, how are you preparing?"
Morales shouted outside the door.
"Right away!"
Link replied and said to Taylor: "Go to the front to watch the game and take good care of your father. I will find you after the game."
"Okay!"
Taylor smiled slightly, kissed him on the face, and then left the lounge humming a song.
Link did a set of warm-up exercises in the lounge, his skin was slightly sweaty, and then he followed Morales to the physical examination room and equipment inspection office for pre-entry inspection.
In addition to the drug test before entering the arena, another important test is to measure weight.
Since the Olympic super middleweight weight is between 71-76 kg, Link had to lose nearly two kilograms before the competition, and he didn't dare to eat and drink during his time in Havana, and he ate the bread and water brought from the United States every day.
This time he measured 75.65 kg, and almost failed to pass.
"Link, you have already got the Olympic spot, so you don't need to be too nervous in this game, and you don't need to pay too much attention to it. Play according to your original habit, win if you can, it doesn't matter if you lose, there are still many games next month , we still have a chance to win back, remember, don't get hurt."
Coach Ed urged earnestly.
"I understand, you don't have to be too nervous."
Link looked at his face that had aged a few years and smiled.
"Link! Come on!"
"Link! Come on!"
Morales, Andrzej, Andre Berto and several other teammates who acted as assistants looked at him, waving their fists and shouting.
"Come on!"
Link also yelled, raising his fist and waving it.
After the competition equipment passed the inspection, Link walked out of the dark passage in a red competition protective gear, leading the coaches and assistants.
Boom~ The moment he walked out of the passage, bursts of shouts like a tsunami hit his eardrums from all directions.
"Aragon! Come on!"
"Aragon! Must win!"
"Aragon Champion!"
"Aragon, kill that American!"
Link was stunned for a second, and suddenly realized that this was not Miami, nor his home court, and the audience at the scene were not his supporters. This was a counterattack.
He looked up at the densely packed auditorium, laughed, and shouted with his fist raised in the huge sound waves,
"Link will win!"
(End of this chapter)
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